Liberal Reporting for 2026-03-30
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Should Start Talking Like People
The Kentucky governor weighs in on Democrats’ future — and how his party can compete in red America.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
‘Shameless in a Good Way’: Rahm Emanuel Is Already Shaking up 2028
Touring diners and factory floors with the man taking aim at his own party.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in
Republicans in battleground states are largely sticking by the president's war — but they’re finding it harder to brush off the consequences.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
Swalwell sees personal vendetta in FBI probe
Swalwell tore into the Trump administration for reportedly seeking to release a years-old investigative file about him that resulted in no criminal charges.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
Cori Bush wants her seat back — and a rematch over AIPAC
She is back on the campaign trail after a 2024 multimillion-dollar campaign by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee unseated her.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
Tom Homan: 'I hope' Trump compels Congress to end shutdown
"We're in an increased threat posture because of what's going on around the world. We've got to keep this country safe,” he said.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - politico.com
Raskin slams Justice Department for not releasing Trump classified documents report
“We need to make sure that that Jack Smith's Special Counsel report Volume Two is released,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said. The post Raskin slams Justice Department for not releasing Trump classified documen...
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
No Kings is impressive. It’s not enough.
Why Minneapolis activism is a stronger model than the No Kings protests. The post No Kings is impressive. It’s not enough. appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
Why Jared Kushner’s dealmaking hit a wall with Iran
Even the Trump administration can do better than the president’s son-in-law — a close friend of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu — to negotiate the end of the Iran war. The post Why Jared Kushner’s dealm...
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up
The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
So you went to a No Kings protest. Now what?
Millions of people marched on Saturday against Trump and his administration. While the single-day protest has ended, there are other ways, used in other movements throughout history, to keep the momen...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘It’s biblical’: Maga anxiety over Iran war on display at CPAC as Trump skips event
Attendees at Conservative Political Action Conference express support and concerns amid rift over Trump’s action Wherever you go, there you are, the saying goes. It was a lesson Donald Trump’s Maga fa...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Dozens of No Kings protesters arrested in Los Angeles after clash with police
Officers fired pepper balls and teargas into group of about 150 on Saturday night, arresting those who did not disperseThird No Kings protest draws 8 million worldwide to push back on Trump administra...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘People should be scared’: convictions in US ‘antifa’ trial set dangerous precedent
Experts say verdict gives Trump officials scope to crack down on leftwing views using spurious ‘terrorism’ labelThe conviction in Texas of nine activists on terrorism and other charges earlier this mo...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
This Weekend’s No Kings Rallies Were Historically Massive
On Saturday millions of people around the country took part in more than 3,000 No Kings protests opposing the presidency of Donald Trump, whose approval ratings have plummeted to 36 percent, a record ...
Mother Jones
Mar 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Pakistan to host U.S.-Iran talks as Iran vows U.S. ground troops would be ‘set on fire’
And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will widen its invasion of Lebanon. The post Pakistan to host U.S.-Iran talks as Iran vows U.S. ground troops would be ‘set on fire’ appeared ...
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
Millions Join “No Kings” Protests in One of Largest US Rallies
Organizers say up to 8 million joined events nationwide, from San Diego to New York City.
Truthout
Mar 29, 2026 - truthout.org
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
Some experts speculate North Korea’s claim may be an exaggeration. The post North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks
Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Houthi missiles fired at Israel signal further escalation in regionMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has warned the US that it is prepared to confr...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Protesters dumped a Columbus statue in 2020. Trump installed a replica near the White House
The statue isn’t about preserving history – it’s about asserting the power to rewrite itThe Trump administration recently took a position on a man with a documented record of genocide and enslavement....
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Photos From the Third Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protest
More than 3,000 marches and rallies took place yesterday in cities and towns across America during the third “No Kings” event, where millions protested against the policies and actions of President Tr...
The Atlantic
Mar 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
The DHS shutdown is straining air traffic controllers like me
Federal aviation employees should never have to wonder when or whether their next paycheck will arrive. The post The DHS shutdown is straining air traffic controllers like me appeared first on MS NOW....
MS NOW
Mar 29, 2026 - ms.now
ICE May Remain at Airports Even After T.S.A. Pay Resumes, Border Czar Says
Transportation safety officers are set to be paid on Monday, but Tom Homan, the White House’s border czar, said ICE agents may stay where there are shortages.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump is contemplating the sheer folly of boots on the ground in Iran. How did it come to this? | Simon Tisdall
After the anguish of Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s almost unthinkable the US would again send troops to the Middle East – but its president is desperate and narcissisticConcern is justifiably growing tha...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Myanmar’s forgotten war: the military cosplay democracy but people demand the real thing | Editorial
Five years of brutal conflict have made the army more determined to crush opposition, and others more convinced they must resistChina promoted elections in Myanmar, while those fighting for democracy ...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
No Kings protests draw large crowds to rally against Donald Trump
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Europe seeks to increase deportations, quietly adopting Trump administration tactics
The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs″ in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's approval ratings just hit a new low. A Latino voter shift could reshape the midterms
Trump approval hits lows as Latino voters and young men peel away, with economy concerns and Iran war backlash reshaping 2026 midterm outlook.
World & Nation
Mar 29, 2026 - latimes.com
The Pope’s Sermon This Morning Was a Rebuke of Pete Hegseth
On Sunday, Pope Leo said that God refuses the prayers of leaders who have “hands full of blood,” in what appeared to be a direct rebuke to many Trump administration officials, including Defense Secret...
Mother Jones
Mar 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death
As Israel continues to deny essential supplies to Gaza, Palestinians are inventing new forms of creative reuse.
Truthout
Mar 29, 2026 - truthout.org
Daughter of immigrants brings history to bear in fight for birthright citizenship
Cecillia Wang was born in Oregon after her parents left Taiwan. That path has animated her work over two decades at the ACLU and will inform her case at the Supreme Court.
National
Mar 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms
The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
How to end this war | Salar Mohandesi and Ben Mabie
A once robust American anti-war movement is significantly weaker than it was in its heyday. The immensely unpopular war on Iran offers a real opportunity to rebuild itIn 1964, President Lyndon Johnson...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
I’ve spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I’ve learned | Saul Austerlitz
A decade ago, I knew nothing about organizing. But ordinary people are essential to fighting the rise of authoritarianismIn January of 2017, I sent a tentative email to a few dozen friends and acquain...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back
Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - npr.org
He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals
Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - npr.org
Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
These Scientists Tested How Climate Change Affects Wild Meadows—With Alarming Results
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Every summer, people descend on the wildflower capital of Colorado to see grasslan...
Mother Jones
Mar 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Invoking faith in wartime, Pete Hegseth breaks norms and worries critics
The defense secretary is upending decades-old norms, current and former leaders say, with some cautioning that his proselytizing violates the Constitution and undermines troop cohesion.
National
Mar 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
At CPAC, Texas Shows Love for Ken Paxton and Boos for an Absent John Cornyn
A runoff election in two months sets up a fight between an incumbent who some say is not conservative enough and a challenger trying to shed scandals.
NYT > Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
What the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region
Fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautiousThe true significance of the long-awaited entry of Yemen’s Houthis into the Iran war depends on...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Pope seems to rebuke Trump in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’
Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after Pete Hegseth’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’Pope Leo has said God ignores the prayers of leaders who wage war and have “han...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
DHS funding freeze now longest partial government shutdown in US history
If the now-six-week partial shutdown continues after the weekend, it will become the longest of any shutdownThe shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the fourth largest agency in the ...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
I’m seeing more people in therapy struggling with war-related anxiety. Here’s what helps | Ahona Guha
In the face of existential anxiety it may be tempting to fret over smaller details, but there are positive steps we can take to prepare for a world that may change at any momentThe modern mind is a co...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
How Meta’s victim-blaming failed to sway jurors in landmark social media addiction trial
Aggressive strategy and loss in the trial highlight a problem for tech firms: a widespread distrust of social media companiesWhen Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, sought to defend i...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Funeral held for three journalists killed by Israeli strike in Lebanon
Lebanese government calls the killings a ‘blatant war crime’ while Israel says primary target was a Hezbollah ‘terrorist’Middle East crisis – live updatesA funeral has taken place in Lebanon for three...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The OnlyFans inheritance: how its owner’s death could reshape the porn money-making machine
Leonid Radvinsky’s widow has been left with a crucial role in deciding what happens to the business that made her husband a billionaireYekaterina Chudnovsky, online biographies say, is a mother-of-fou...
The Guardian
Mar 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price
In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - npr.org
Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion, as Pakistan holds diplomatic talks
A high-ranking Iranian official has accused the U.S. of planning a ground invasion as part of the next stage in the Iran war, and said such an intervention would be met with force.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 29, 2026 - npr.org
Prison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss' fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries' lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region
US officials have not confirmed if ground troops will be deployed in the conflict, which would escalate the war.
BBC News
Mar 29, 2026 - bbc.com
TSA pay may arrive, but airport delays could continue and ICE agents may remain
Even after President Donald Trump ordered emergency pay for TSA agents to ease long security lines, major U.S. airports on Sunday were still urging travelers to arrive hours early.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 29, 2026 - pbs.org
The Kurdish Ground Force Preparing to Fight in Iran
The Peshmerga on the Iraq-Iran border are eager to join the American campaign. They’re also deeply uneasy about where it might lead.
The Atlantic
Mar 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn
After 17 months of campaigning, Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard won its first victory, setting its sights on the future.
Truthout
Mar 29, 2026 - truthout.org
The larger stakes of Trump’s redesign of Washington, DC
Workers add Donald Trump's name to the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2025. | Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images While President Donald Trump has been flexing Ameri...
Vox
Mar 29, 2026 - vox.com
What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?
The present mess has roots in two entangled, defining White House projects: DOGE and the mind-bending expansion of ICE.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Mar 29, 2026 - newyorker.com
'We love you!’: The MAGA base gives RFK Jr. a rousing welcome
The health secretary, a member of America’s most famous Democratic family, told the audience at CPAC that his father and uncle would have endorsed Trump’s decisions on Iran and Ukraine.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - politico.com
At CPAC, the Shah’s Son Promises to “Make Iran Great Again”
Polls show that the majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Those numbers go even higher when the prospect of boots on the ground is included. The war has even repelled some...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
‘No kings, just vaccines!’: demonstrators gather at NIH headquarters to protest against cuts to medical research
Protesters decried Trump administration healthcare policies and direction of HHS under leadership of RFK JrAs tens of thousands of people assembled across the US and around the world for No Kings prot...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
No Kings Demonstrators Protest Trump Across the Country
From hundreds of people standing on the side of a road in St. Petersburg, Florida, to tens of thousands in Manhattan, the third round of No Kings protests has once again brought out people across the ...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
No Kings Rallygoers in New York Share Their Biggest Fears—and Greatest Hopes
I’ve covered all the No Kings protests in New York City since the start of Trump’s second presidency. What has struck me about all of them is how they fuse people’s fears with their hopes. The fear is...
Mother Jones
Mar 28, 2026 - motherjones.com
No Kings protests fill streets at over 3,300 rallies in all 50 states, a record number
Demonstrators aired grievances about the Trump administration trampling democracy, as the president’s approval ratings hit new lows.
National
Mar 28, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Photos: 'No Kings' protests across the country
People showed up for rallies in more than 3,000 communities from coast to coast on Saturday, to vent their frustration and decry the policies of the Trump administration.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Mar 28, 2026 - npr.org
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across U.S. and Europe as Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S. and Europe, with Minnesota taking center stage.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Mar 28, 2026 - pbs.org
'No Kings' protesters pack city streets across the nation as crowds lash out against Trump
Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters turned out. "This administration doesn't serve us. It serves billionaires," said Kent Miller, who protested in Pasadena.
World & Nation
Mar 28, 2026 - latimes.com
No Kings protests across the world: in pictures
Global protests against Donald Trump took place on Saturday as millions of people vented fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
JD Vance leads CPAC poll for next Republican presidential candidate
Vice-president received about 53% of votes at Conservative Political Action Conference held in Texas this yearOne of the biggest conservative gatherings in the US ran a poll showing vice-president JD ...
The Guardian
Mar 28, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage
Experts say proposed rules could deter eligible applicants as costs rise and enrollment drops.